Pharmacist

SEM Southeastern Regional Medical Center; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Pharmacist to provide patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in both decentralized and centralized practice settings. You will review orders, screen for incompatibilities, and ensure cost-effective medication use in line with the COH formulary.

You will monitor chemotherapy regimens, educate providers and staff on drug information, and supervise sterile IV compounding with centralized and decentralized systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and interpreting providers’ orders for all medications and ensuring cost‑effective use
• Screening for therapeutic incompatibilities and ensuring compliance with the COH Enterprise Formulary
• Monitoring drug therapy with emphasis on chemotherapy and providing drug information to providers and staff
• Overseeing technician staff related to sterile IV compounding, chemotherapy, TPN, and unit dose preparations
• Participating in quality improvement projects with emphasis on patient safety and engaging in multidisciplinary initiatives

Job description

Pharmacist About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked among the top in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate: Staff pharmacists will provide patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in a decentralized and centralized practice setting. The staff pharmacist is responsible for reviewing and interpreting providers’ orders for all medications, screening for therapeutic incompatibilities, and ensuring cost-effective medication use that complies with the COH Enterprise Formulary. In addition, pharmacists will assist with the monitoring of drug therapy, with an emphasis on chemotherapy, and is responsible for providing and educating on drug information to providers and other clinical staff. The pharmacist will be responsible for oversight of technician staff as it relates to sterile intravenous compounding, using centralized and decentralized medication-use systems, including chemotherapy and TPN, medication refilling, and unit dose drug preparations. Staff pharmacists will also be expected to participate in quality improvement projects with an emphasis on patient safety and will engage in multi-disciplinary initiatives as requested. Professional development is also required.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

Each of us at City of Hope believes in and is dedicated to turning hope into reality. Every researcher, nurse, doctor, administrative professional or IT specialist brings his or her unique creativity and talent to the fight against cancer, diabetes and other life‑threatening illnesses. Whether your interest is in the clinical, business, science or support service area, at City of Hope you will collaborate with the best and brightest colleagues, be challenged by engaging tasks and impact the lives of many people.